Get Your Sleep Week

How much sleep do you get? Did you know that not enough sleep can affect your weight? When we're tired we tend to consume more calories than when we're well rested. This week, let's aim to get at least 7 hours of sleep per night. Check in here with your progress.

How much sleep do you get? Did you know that not enough sleep can affect your weight? When we're tired we tend to consume more calories than when we're well rested. This week, let's aim to get at least 7 hours of sleep per night. Check in here with your progress.

Oh wow, I didn't know that. I think I get an average of 6 hours of sleep on the weekdays. on the weekends, I usually sleep for about 12 hours. Is that bad? No matter how much I try I can not stay on a good sleep pattern. So that's probably ONE of the reasons why I'm gaining weight! :(

Oh wow, I didn't know that. I think I get an average of 6 hours of sleep on the weekdays. on the weekends, I usually sleep for about 12 hours. Is that bad? No matter how much I try I can not stay on a good sleep pattern. So that's probably ONE of the reasons why I'm gaining weight! :(

Hey there, glad you're joining me. Yes, that could definitely be why you're gaining weight. I see that you oversleep on the weekends. I suggest aiming for 7-9 hours per night. Oversleeping can hurt your sleep cycle. It's best to try to keep a routine to feel well-rested and healthy.

Hey there, glad you're joining me. Yes, that could definitely be why you're gaining weight. I see that you oversleep on the weekends. I suggest aiming for 7-9 hours per night. Oversleeping can hurt your sleep cycle. It's best to try to keep a routine to feel well-rested and healthy.

Exactly! It may be hard to change your sleep schedule at first, but once you get into the routine of it you'll get used to it. If you can't fall asleep try drinking some herb tea or warm milk, breathe deeply to relax, or take a bath before bed.

Good night and good luck. :)

Exactly! It may be hard to change your sleep schedule at first, but once you get into the routine of it you'll get used to it. If you can't fall asleep try drinking some herb tea or warm milk, breathe deeply to relax, or take a bath before bed.

I never have problems falling asleep. My only issue is that I don't want to go to bed, b/c those last hours of the day are the only hours that are MINE. No work, no child, just me- in peace. So, last night I was sort of bad... stayed up too late watching TV, but I did put the alarm 30 minutes later in the morning so that I'd get those 7 hours you challenged us to get! Day one, success... wish me luck on day two! I'm going to aim for closer to 8 hours, but we'll see. I know my body, and I am one of those people that really does need a lot of sleep. In Utopia, I would have 9 hours every night- it just seems like a shame to waste those non-working hours on SLEEP! But, I know it's important...

I never have problems falling asleep. My only issue is that I don't want to go to bed, b/c those last hours of the day are the only hours that are MINE. No work, no child, just me- in peace. So, last night I was sort of bad... stayed up too late watching TV, but I did put the alarm 30 minutes later in the morning so that I'd get those 7 hours you challenged us to get! Day one, success... wish me luck on day two! I'm going to aim for closer to 8 hours, but we'll see. I know my body, and I am one of those people that really does need a lot of sleep. In Utopia, I would have 9 hours every night- it just seems like a shame to waste those non-working hours on SLEEP! But, I know it's important...

I usually
get about 4 to 5 hours of sleep each night, because I get up early to walk
before the temperature becomes too high. However I do take a nap for 3 hours
each day. So does this add up to count for my 7 hour s each night?

I usually
get about 4 to 5 hours of sleep each night, because I get up early to walk
before the temperature becomes too high. However I do take a nap for 3 hours
each day. So does this add up to count for my 7 hour s each night?

I did know that. I try to get enough sleep but no matter how much I get I am always tired. I do tend to want to consume more when I am realyl tired because I think subconsciously it will help me wake up so to speak. I avaerage about 5-6 per night. I also do not sleep well which is why this is all I get. Any ideas to help me sleep better?

I did know that. I try to get enough sleep but no matter how much I get I am always tired. I do tend to want to consume more when I am realyl tired because I think subconsciously it will help me wake up so to speak. I avaerage about 5-6 per night. I also do not sleep well which is why this is all I get. Any ideas to help me sleep better?

So true... agree 100%... I also feel that 9:ish to 11 or watever are my hours, just my time to catch up on emails and TV etc. I am controlling my intake (still a newbee. Its my 7th day) but sleep is something I still cannot control. I have a 14 month old and last night he had stomach ache and poor baby cried till 2:30 am... didnt get sleep at all.. Cannot wait for 5pm to go home.

I have 40+ lbs to lose..... long way to go.

So true... agree 100%... I also feel that 9:ish to 11 or watever are my hours, just my time to catch up on emails and TV etc. I am controlling my intake (still a newbee. Its my 7th day) but sleep is something I still cannot control. I have a 14 month old and last night he had stomach ache and poor baby cried till 2:30 am... didnt get sleep at all.. Cannot wait for 5pm to go home.

Long daytime naps can interfere with nighttime sleep — especially if you're struggling with insomnia or poor sleep quality at night. If you choose to nap during the day, limit yourself to about 10 to 30 minutes and make it during the midafternoon.

Your hour nap is better than not getting enough sleep at all, but it may benefit you to change it up if you can. Do you often feel tired?

Long daytime naps can interfere with nighttime sleep — especially if you're struggling with insomnia or poor sleep quality at night. If you choose to nap during the day, limit yourself to about 10 to 30 minutes and make it during the midafternoon.

Your hour nap is better than not getting enough sleep at all, but it may benefit you to change it up if you can. Do you often feel tired?

Long daytime naps can interfere with nighttime sleep — especially if you're struggling with insomnia or poor sleep quality at night. If you choose to nap during the day, limit yourself to about 10 to 30 minutes and make it during the midafternoon.

Your broken up sleep pattern is better than not sleeping at all, but it may benefit you to get a full night's rest.

How are you feeling day to day?

Hey there,

Long daytime naps can interfere with nighttime sleep — especially if you're struggling with insomnia or poor sleep quality at night. If you choose to nap during the day, limit yourself to about 10 to 30 minutes and make it during the midafternoon.

Your broken up sleep pattern is better than not sleeping at all, but it may benefit you to get a full night's rest.

I empathize with those saying the only "me time" they get is late night.I think this challenge brings up an interesting idea--why don't we think of sleep as "me time"?

Time spent revitalizing ourselves, giving ourselves the gift of good night's sleep--how much more "me" can time get? Yet I struggle too. I like to doink around on facebook and watch movies on netflix, play solitaire on Pogo, hang around and posting on this site ;-p so I definitely struggle with this idea too.

However, if I get to sleep early, I have time to myself before the family wakes up and I feel much better through out the day.

So here's my commitment for the next week:

no coffee after my morning 16 oz cup

bed time by 10:30 pm

wake-up 6:30

enjoy me time before the family wakes at 7:30/8:00

And finally, for anyone who like me, has a hard time falling asleep without some type of distraction (i.e. reading a book, watching a movie, etc) here is a link to a great sleep hypnosis video that really does a great job of knocking me out...

I empathize with those saying the only "me time" they get is late night.I think this challenge brings up an interesting idea--why don't we think of sleep as "me time"?

Time spent revitalizing ourselves, giving ourselves the gift of good night's sleep--how much more "me" can time get? Yet I struggle too. I like to doink around on facebook and watch movies on netflix, play solitaire on Pogo, hang around and posting on this site ;-p so I definitely struggle with this idea too.

However, if I get to sleep early, I have time to myself before the family wakes up and I feel much better through out the day.

So here's my commitment for the next week:

no coffee after my morning 16 oz cup

bed time by 10:30 pm

wake-up 6:30

enjoy me time before the family wakes at 7:30/8:00

And finally, for anyone who like me, has a hard time falling asleep without some type of distraction (i.e. reading a book, watching a movie, etc) here is a link to a great sleep hypnosis video that really does a great job of knocking me out...

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